Below them, the antique pavilion sat quietly under the night sky, the gentle breeze diffusing the day’s tensions.

Choosing not to venture further, Hannah settled by the pavilion, resting her head in her hands while she admired the moonlight dancing on the river’s surface.

“This is all your fault, Hannah.

Not only have I lost a project, but I also have to foot the entire bill,” Maloney jested.

“Are you going to pay half of that bill?” he added.

Absorbed in the tranquil scene, Hannah didn’t bother to look his way as she retorted, “Tens of thousands for the bill versus the potential hundreds of millions for the project-consider which loss is greater.

Missing out on this deal might actually be a blessing in disguise.

Who knows, it might have led to entanglement in a legal mess someday.

Maloney’s expression mirrored his surprise as he exclaimed, “Seriously? It’s that bad?”

Hannah replied with a hint of frustration, “I kept quiet earlier, but honestly, Tyshawn’s naivety in believing such deceit doesn’t affect me.

She leaned in slightly and continued, “The patent and research they showcased aren’t entirely bogus, but the product is far from complete.

And besides… I believe it’s stolen from a lab I’m familiar with.

taken aback by the severity of Hannah’s

a

possibly illicit

“That’s right.

a steady gaze at Maloney as she explained, “It’s designed to trap those who lack expertise in the field-people

fraudulent products aren’t

the Pierce nor the

it’s simple to dupe

earlier encounter, she added scornfully, “Did you notice how the researchers wore lab coats to

in silence, then admitted, “There

him gently yet firmly, “It’s a

experience can leave even a powerful family like yours vulnerable

Maloney shrugged.

you come all this

you said this tech was stolen from someone you know, aren’t you gonna

plan to do something about it,”

a while away before that business meeting, I

Maloney nodded.

I get that you’re busy

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